- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hemlock, MI
Hemlock Virtual
Federal NCES profile for Hemlock Virtual, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261818001908
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemlock Virtual earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hemlock · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 54:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemlock Virtual has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Virtual ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, MI.
School address
District: Hemlock Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261818001908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hemlock Virtual held near 58 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261818001908 · Hemlock, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 54:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Kc Ling Elementary School (365 students)
Hemlock Virtual held near 58 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hemlock Virtual in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kc Ling Elemen
Kc Ling Elementary School
365 students
- Hemlock Middle
Hemlock Middle School
350 students
- Hemlock High S
Hemlock High School
341 students
- Hemlock Elemen 129
Hemlock Elementary School
129 students
- This school 54
Hemlock Virtual
54 students
What this shows Hemlock Virtual reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemlock Virtual compares
Hemlock Virtual held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 54:1 | ▲ 209% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
54:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
54:1
students per teacher
- 209% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
66.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,736
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Hemlock Virtual is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hemlock Public School District reports $12,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemlock Virtual Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kc Ling Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemlock Virtual's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemlock Virtual
How many students attend Hemlock Virtual?
Hemlock Virtual has 54 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hemlock, MI. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Virtual?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Virtual is 54:1, which is 209% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 244% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hemlock Virtual?
60.7% of students at Hemlock Virtual are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemlock Virtual?
The largest demographic group at Hemlock Virtual is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Hemlock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemlock Virtual?
Hemlock Virtual has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hemlock Virtual rank among public schools in Hemlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Virtual ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hemlock on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemlock Public School District?
Besides Hemlock Virtual, Hemlock Public School District also operates Kc Ling Elementary School (365 students), Hemlock Middle School (350 students), and Hemlock High School (341 students). See the Hemlock Public School District district page for the complete list.